As of 2:59p, the dark red is a tornado watch and the bright read polygons are tornado warnings south and east of Waco. Please take safety measures. You will find additional coverage usweatherexpert on Twitter.  ..read more

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Above is the rainfall for the past seven days. Near the Missouri-Kansas border, more than 14 inches fell. Unfortunately, most of the rain missed the southern High Plains where it is badly needed. Little rain is forecast for the Southern High Plains or Southwest this week. Hey rains are likely in the South.  ..read more

After the tornado siege of the past 48 hours, things will be a bit calmer today -- but tornadoes are still in the forecast.  The brown area has a significant risk of tornadoes. Please keep an eye on the weather today and this evening.  ..read more

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A major outbreak of tornadoes is likely to occur today and tonight. The first tornado watch is already in effect.  Tornado Forecast You'll recall that I use a 4-point scale to indicate the risk levels: significant, enhanced, high and extreme. So for today and tonight: Red = a high risk of strong tornadoes.  Yellow = enhanced risk of strong tornadoes.  Brown = significant risk of tornadoes.  A tornado watch is already in effect for western Oklahoma and parts of northwest Texas.  In addition, there is an extreme risk of giant hail (2" or larger) in th ..read more

Unfortunately, the forecast is working out. A tornado watch is already in effect in Oklahoma and Texas.  This watch is in effect until 1pm.  Thunderstorms are developing in the southeast Texas Panhandle. They will move northeast and strengthen. Please keep a close eye on the weather in these areas.  I'll have comprehensive forecast up in 60-90 minutes ..read more

Today was an incredible day, unfortunately.  So far, 94 tornadoes have been reported and it appears that many of them were strong and, perhaps, even violent.  The metropolitan areas of Omaha, Des Moines and Lincoln were all hit. Several rural towns were flattened. Yet, as of this moment (9:46pm), there have been no serious injuries.  That is to the tremendous credit of the National Weather Service, broadcast meteorologists, storm chasers and private sector meteorologists. I spent more than 12 hours today forecasting and warning of the storms. Trying to warn of every stor ..read more

These are radar-derived low-level rotation maps as of 7pm.  Eastern Nebraska, including the Lincoln-West Omaha + Omaha/Eppley Field Storm. Likely long-track tornado from SE Kansas crossing into western Missouri. Below are individual storm reports ..read more

I believe Saturday presents a major tornado risk to residents of southeast Kansas and much of the east half of Oklahoma.  The color code: The area in red has (on my 4-point scale of significant/enhanced/high/extreme) a high risk of strong tornadoes. Strong is defined as EF-2 or stronger. Yellow, hatched has an enhanced risk of tornadoes. The brown area has a significant risk of tornadoes.  Below are enlargements of the enhanced and high risk areas: Tornadoes could occur any time Saturday and/or Saturday night. I recommend you monitor the weather throughout the day ..read more